
Zambia U17 Girls Drawn with Mozambique and Mauritius in COSAFA Group B
The journey to defend their crown begins for Zambia’s Under-17 Women’s National Team as they gear up for the 2025 COSAFA U17 Championship in Namibia. The Junior Copper Queens, who are the reigning champions of the regional tournament, have been placed in Group B alongside Mozambique and Mauritius following the official draw held today.
Group Stage Structure
This year’s edition of the COSAFA U17 Girls Championship will adopt a competitive format consisting of three groups, each featuring three teams. The group winners will qualify directly to the knockout phase, making every match a must-win scenario. For Zambia, the task is clear—top Group B to progress and continue their quest for back-to-back titles.
Zambia’s Group B Opponents
Zambia will face a familiar Southern African rival in Mozambique, a team that has shown notable improvement at the youth level. Mauritius, meanwhile, come in as the group’s underdogs but will look to cause an upset. With only the top team from the group advancing, the margin for error is slim, adding extra weight to every fixture.
Tournament Overview
The 2025 COSAFA U17 Championship will be held from May 8 to 17 in Windhoek, Namibia, bringing together the region’s brightest young female talents. For Zambia, this is more than a tournament—it’s a chance to continue building a strong pipeline of talent for future national teams while defending the title that earned them regional respect in the previous edition.
Conclusion
As the countdown to kickoff begins, all eyes will be on the Junior Copper Queens to see if they can live up to their billing as defending champions. With high stakes and a competitive group stage format, Zambia’s young stars must rise to the occasion in Windhoek. The road to glory starts in Group B—can they top it?


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